US targets Iranian ships and infrastructure following Strait of Hormuz clashes

US military forces carried out strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian forces launched ballistic missiles at American warships and attempted sea-mining operations. US Central Command confirmed that mine-clearing operations in the waterway have concluded and sea lanes are now secure.

The American strikes included action against three Iranian commercial oil tankers, marking a direct military escalation involving commercial energy fleets. Following the strikes, US President Donald Trump issued explicit warnings of severe retaliation against Iranian infrastructure if attacks on maritime trade persist. Strategic analysis indicates the ongoing conflict reflects a transition toward fifth-generation warfare, where civilian energy networks and trade routes are increasingly targeted.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV